The average train between Rotterdam and Alkmaar takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Alkmaar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 9:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Rotterdam to Alkmaar train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Alkmaar train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Rotterdam to Alkmaar train tickets online with Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Alkmaar is 81 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alkmaar via Amsterdam Centraal in around 1h 30m.